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England got the seal of approval from Bob Dwyer, Australia’s 1991 World Cup-winning coach, when he picked no fewer than seven Englishmen in his World XV and not one Aussie. Dwyer opted for Jason Robinson, right, at full-back, Matt Dawson and Jonny Wilkinson as half- backs, and forwards Richard Hill, Steve Thompson, Phil Vickery and Martin Johnson. ‘To win a World Cup you need five players who are automatics in a World XV, five who are mentioned in despatches, and five other quality players,’ said Dwyer. His dream team is: Robinson; Doug Howlett (NZ), Brian O’Driscoll (Ire),